6 Times We Almost Kissed (and One Time We Did)

6 Times We Almost Kissed (and One Time We Did)
Tess Sharpe
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Hardback
h210 x 140mm - 384pg
24 Jan 2023 US
International import eta 7-19 days
9780316302791
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Six moments lead us to two girls, one kiss, and three little words that were maybe always true in this gorgeous novel perfect for fans of Nina LaCour and Jenny Han. After years of bickering, Penny and Tate have called a truce: they' ll play nice. They have to. Their mothers (life-long best friends) need them to be perfect, drama-free daughters when Penny' s mother becomes a living liver donor to Tate' s mom. Forced to live together as the Moms recover, the girls' truce is essential in keeping everything--their jobs, the house, the finances, the Moms' healing--running smoothly. They' ve got to let this thing between them go. There' s one little hitch: Penny and Tate keep almost kissing. It' s just this confusing thing that keeps happening. You know, from time to time. For basically their entire teenaged existence. They' ve never talked about it. They' ve always ignored it in the aftermath. But now they' re living across the hall from each other. And some things--like their kisses--can' t be almosts forever. Told through two girls' present and six moments from their past, this dynamic love story shows that sometimes the person you need the most has been there for you all along.
"Sharpe smartly navigates familiar romance tropes, such as friends-to-lovers, to craft a refreshing and gratifying dynamic. . . a savvy, slow-burn romance. "--Publishers Weekly "In this character-driven, slow-burn romance, both Penny and Tate are engaging voices, enriching the narrative with their strong and very different personalities. It' s impossible to choose a favorite. . . Well characterized and wholly entertaining. "--Kirkus Praise for Tess SharpeThe Girls I' ve Been: * "A captivating, explosive, and satisfyingly queer thriller. " --Kirkus, starred review * "An arrestingly incisive narrative . . . fiercely captivating and impressively characterized, this tightly plotted thriller is engrossing from start to finish. " --Booklist, starred review * "Not since Veronica Mars have hardscrabble swagger, enormous grief and teenage noir been combined into such a satisfying piece of storytelling. The Girls I' ve Been is a heart-wrenching, perfectly paced, cinematic thriller . . . a romance, a tragedy and a story about reclaiming agency and power. It is a triumph. " --Bookpage, starred reviewBarbed Wire Heart: "Harley is one of the most complex, fascinating, dangerous characters I' ve encountered in years. " --Lisa Gardner "Terrific. " --David Baldacci "Pulls off something rare. " --Chicago Tribune "Possibly the most powerful, original female character we' ve had in decades. " --New York Journal of Books * "Highly satisfying. " --Publishers Weekly, starred review * "Sharpe is definitely a name to watch. " --Booklist, starred reviewFar From Here * "This beautifully realized debut delves into the emotions of a girl recovering from drug addiction and grief, all wrapped up in a solid mystery. " --Kirkus Reviews, starred review * "Sharpe creat[es] a lacerating picture of grief and regret. . . . The murder mystery is compelling, and its resolution serves as a reminder that love is irrevocably tied to loss and that few people get out of it unscathed. " --Bulletin of the Center for Children' s Books, starred review "This romance is full of struggle and strong emotions, likely to find an appreciable YA audience. " --School Library Journal
Born in a mountain cabin to a punk-rocker mother, Tess Sharpe grew up in rural California. She lives deep in the backwoods with a pack of dogs and a growing colony of feral cats. You can find her on twitter @sharpegirl.
Status: No local stock, title imported to order
ISBN-13: 9780316302791
Published: 24 Jan 2023
Published In: United States
Imprint: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardback
Height: 210mm
Width: 140mm
Spine: 32mm
Pages: 384

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